Parents, carers, family and friends

Good parenting involves caring for children’s basic needs which includes:

keeping them safe;

showing them warmth and love;

providing the stimulation needed for their development and to help them achieve their potential;

providing a stable environment where they experience consistent guidance and boundaries.

As a parent, carer, neighbour or anyone in contact with children and families you may at times have concerns about the welfare of a child. These could be concerns about their development, appearance or behaviour which may indicate signs of abuse.